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DESCRIPTION:
March Madness Ski Weekend
Based out of the Lake Louise Alpine Center, the long weekend will be spent climbing and skiing some of the Rockies' greatest peaks. The end of March is an excellent time of year to climb and ski the high peaks in and around Lake Louise, Field B.C and North towards Jasper on the 93N.
In previous years, the AAA guides have made ascents of Mt Victoria N summit, Cathedral Peak, Mt Field, Cirque Peak, Crowfoot mountain and Mt Hector. With long warm spring days and a deep, well-settled snowpack, join the AAA guides for a great weekend of peak bagging and skiing!
This trip is great for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers who love skiing and adventure. Plan to book a room at the Alpine Center or another Lake Louise location.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ACMG/IFMGA Mountain or Ski guide
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodations
- Transportation
GEAR LIST
- Skis, 160 - 185cm mid-fat to fat ski with rocker tip for powder and spring snow
- Splitboard
- Climbing skins
- Ski poles (split boarders too)
- Ski boots / snowboard boots
- Avalanche beacon with fresh batteries
- Snow shovel
- Avalanche probe
- Daypack, 35-45 L
- Sunglasses and ski goggles
- Water bottle
- Sun block & lip cream
- Pocket knife
- Headlamp with fresh batteries
- Small Blister & 1st-Aid Kit
- -7 sleeping bag, if staying in hut or hostel
- Camera
- Personal Toilet Items
- If tour is glaciated:
- Lightweight climbing harness for glacier travel,
- 3 locking carabiners, 2 non locking carabiners
- 2 4-6 m long 6mm cord, 1 sewn sling
Clothing List:
- Polypro underwear (top & bottom)
- Warm pants (nylon blend, insulated or fleece)
- Warm shirts (not cotton)
- Medium weight fleece sweater
- Fleece Jacket
- Light insulated jacket or vest
- Waterproof jacket with hood (Gore-Tex or nylon)
- Waterproof pants (Gore-Tex or nylon, with side zippers)
- Socks x 2
- Wool or fleece hat
- Waterproof ski gloves or mitts
- Neck tube / balaclava
- Sunhat
- Casual clothing to wear in the hut, t-shirt
- ACMG/IFMGA Mountain or Ski guide
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